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How To Build a Powerhouse Startup Team: Hiring Strategies and Red Flags w/ Shefali | Doccla
Shefali Davda-Bhanot
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Episode 185: Anshika Arora, today’s host from The BAE HQ and the founder of Eternity welcomes Shefali Davda-Bhanot, Head of Talent at Doccla.
This podcast episode dives into the challenges and strategies of hiring the first few key team members for a startup
Show Notes
00:00 - Intro
00:48 - Shefali’s insights on the “chicken-and-egg” problem of hiring and revenue.
01:39 - Discussing characteristics and timing for a first hire.
03:48 - Debate on hiring a generalist vs. specialist for early-stage startups.
06:49 - Outsourcing vs. hiring in-house for startups.
10:52 - Founders foregoing salaries and balancing early-stage hiring decisions.
13:56 - Common hiring red flags and pitfalls for startups.
18:33 - Balancing diversity and finding the right fit in early-stage hires.
22:49 - Shefali names inspiring British Asians making an impact.
26:49 - Closing thoughts, Shefali’s contact details, and community encouragement.
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